Browns Mills, NJ

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    2024 Population
    9,672
    US Senator
    Cory Booker
    Democratic Party
    US Senator
    Andy Kim
    Democratic Party
    2024 Median Age
    40.7
    5.13% 1-year decrease
    2024 Poverty Rate
    11.5%
    20% 1-year decrease
    2024 Median Household Income
    $75,867
    5.41% 1-year growth
    2024 Median Property Value
    $231,600
    8.17% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    4,221
    0.812% 1-year growth

    About

    None of the households in Browns Mills, NJ reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

    97.8% of the residents in Browns Mills, NJ are U.S. citizens.

    In 2024, the median property value in Browns Mills, NJ was $231,600, and the homeownership rate was 78.8%.

    Most people in Browns Mills, NJ drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 31.8 minutes. The average car ownership in Browns Mills, NJ was 3 cars per household.

    Population & Diversity

    Browns Mills, NJ is home to a population of 9.67k people, from which 97.8% are citizens. As of 2024, 7.73% of Browns Mills, NJ residents were born outside of the country (748 people).

    In 2024, there were 4.66 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (5.97k people) in Browns Mills, NJ than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.28k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 575 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Citizenship

    97.8%
    2024 Citizenship
    97.8%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 97.8% of Browns Mills, NJ residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Browns Mills, NJ was 97.8%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Browns Mills, NJ
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      5.97k ± 620
    2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
      1.28k ± 265
    3. Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
      575 ± 177
    11.9%
    Hispanic Population
    1.15k people

    In 2024, there were 4.66 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (5.97k people) in Browns Mills, NJ than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.28k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 575 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    11.9% of the people in Browns Mills, NJ are hispanic (1.15k people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Browns Mills, NJ as a share of the total population.

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    Global Diversity

    The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for New Jersey.
    Most Common Origin
    1. India
      279,408 ± 12,782 people
    2. Dominican Republic
      210,288 ± 11,131 people
    3. Mexico
      108,737 ± 8,049 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of New Jersey was India, the natal country of 279,408 New Jersey residents, followed by Dominican Republic with 210,288 and Mexico with 108,737.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    7.73%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    748 people
    8.3%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    794 people

    As of 2024, 7.73% of Browns Mills, NJ residents (748 people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Browns Mills, NJ was 8.3%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Gulf War (2001-)
      219 ± 83
    2. Gulf War (1990s)
      210 ± 106
    3. Vietnam
      120 ± 64

    Browns Mills, NJ has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.04 times greater than any other conflict.

    The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Browns Mills, NJ.

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    Health

    94.8% of the population of Browns Mills, NJ has health coverage, with 37.5% on employee plans, 24.7% on Medicaid, 11.4% on Medicare, 17.6% on non-group plans, and 3.68% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in New Jersey see 1,279 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,279 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1157 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 320 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 52.9% were men and 47.1% were women.

    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.3% under 18 years, 20.1% between 18 and 34 years, 37.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 18.9% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 52.9% were men and 47.1% were women.

    The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

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    Uninsured People

    5.18%
    Uninsured
    37.5%
    Employer Coverage
    24.7%
    Medicaid
    11.4%
    Medicare
    17.6%
    Non-Group
    3.68%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Browns Mills, NJ declined by 6.18% from 5.52% to 5.18%.

    The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Browns Mills, NJ changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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    Economy

    The economy of Browns Mills, NJ employs 4.22k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Browns Mills, NJ were Health Care & Social Assistance (664 people), Retail Trade (596 people), and Public Administration (563 people), and the highest paying industries were Public Administration ($71,595), Utilities ($65,104), and Wholesale Trade ($64,417).

    Occupations

    4.22k
    2024 Value
    ± 458
    0.812%
    1 Year growth
    ± 15.3%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Browns Mills, NJ grew at a rate of 0.812%, from 4.19k employees to 4.22k employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Browns Mills, NJ, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (535 people), Management Occupations (330 people), and Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (281 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Browns Mills, NJ.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    Employment by Industries

    4.22k
    2024 Value
    ± 458
    0.812%
    1 Year growth
    ± 15.3%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Browns Mills, NJ grew at a rate of 0.812%, from 4.19k employees to 4.22k employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Browns Mills, NJ, are Health Care & Social Assistance (664 people), Retail Trade (596 people), and Public Administration (563 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Browns Mills, NJ, though some of these residents may live in Browns Mills, NJ and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $48,352
    Median earning men ± $4,825
    $39,798
    Median earning women ± $6,829

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Public Administration ($96,801), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($67,727), and Other Services Except Public Administration ($61,394).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Manufacturing ($75,781), Wholesale Trade ($63,500), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($60,104).

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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    2.27%
    Year-over-year growth
    Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

    As of February 2023, there are 4.24M people employed in New Jersey. This represents a 2.27% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

    Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 16.5%.

    The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in New Jersey.

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    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in New Jersey went to Kamala Harris with 52% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (46.1%), followed by Jill Stein (0.914%).

    Cory Booker and Andy Kim are the senators currently representing the state of New Jersey. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    New Jersey is currently represented by 11 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

    US Senators from New Jersey

    Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for New Jersey.
    Cory Booker
    Senator from New Jersey2
    Assumed office on October 31, 2013
    Elected to the seat to succeed Jeffrey Chiesa, who had been appointed to the seat following the death of Frank Lautenberg.{{Cite news |url=https://www.politico.com/story/2013/10/cory-booker-new-jersey-senate-election-098436 |title=Booker Wins New Jersey Senate Seat |work=Politico |access-date=May 21, 2020 }}
    Andy Kim
    Senator from New Jersey1
    Assumed office on December 8, 2024
    Elected to the seat to succeed George Helmy, who had been appointed to the seat following the resignation of Bob Menendez.

    Cory Booker and Andy Kim are the senators currently representing New Jersey.

    In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Browns Mills, NJ was $231,600 in 2024, which is 0.696 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $214,100 to $231,600, a 8.17% increase. The homeownership rate in Browns Mills, NJ is 78.8%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Browns Mills, NJ have an average commute time of 31.8 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Browns Mills, NJ is higher than the national average, with an average of 3 cars per household.

    Property

    $231,600
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$12,032
    $2,808
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$310

    The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Browns Mills, NJ the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

    The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Browns Mills, NJ compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

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    Rent vs Own

    78.8%
    Homeownership
    2024
    59.9%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 78.8% of the housing units in Browns Mills, NJ were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 77.1%.

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    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $75,867
    Median Household Income
    ± $8,751
    3.57k
    Number of Households
    ± 389

    In 2024, the median household income of the 3.57k households in Browns Mills, NJ grew to $75,867 from the previous year's value of $71,975.

    The following chart displays the households in Browns Mills, NJ distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Browns Mills, NJ is from New Jersey.
    0.482
    2024 Wage GINI in New Jersey
    0.486
    2023 Wage GINI in New Jersey

    In 2024, the income inequality in New Jersey was 0.482 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.733% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for New Jersey was higher than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in New Jersey in comparison to the national average.

    This chart shows the number of workers in New Jersey across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

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    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (74.6%)
    2. Carpooled (14.7%)
    3. Worked At Home (6.94%)

    In 2024, 74.6% of workers in Browns Mills, NJ drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (14.7%) and those who worked at home (6.94%).

    The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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    Commute Time

    31.8 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Browns Mills, NJ have a longer commute time (31.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 2.91% of the workforce in Browns Mills, NJ have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

    The chart below shows how the median household income in Browns Mills, NJ compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

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    Car Ownership

    3 cars
    Average Number

    The following chart displays the households in Browns Mills, NJ distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Browns Mills, NJ have 3 cars.

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    Poverty & Diversity

    11.5% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Browns Mills, NJ (1.11k out of 9.65k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 35 - 44, followed by Males 45 - 54 and then Females 45 - 54.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Browns Mills, NJ is White, followed by Hispanic and Two Or More.

    The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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